Chess960 tactic on d5 (g2)
c9-11886Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
32. Qxd5+ Kxa6 33. Nc7+ Ka5 34. Qd7 Kb4 35. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (#2).
- A natural move: queen to d7.
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxa6, then Nc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
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